Abbots Morton, Worcester, WR7

A charming Grade II listed black-and-white former rectory of late medieval origins, offering generous family accommodation, beautiful gardens and a rare opportunity to restore and enhance a historic Worcestershire home.

Dating in part to the 15th century, The Old Rectory is a quintessential timber-framed Worcestershire house, showcasing classic black-and-white elevations with painted brick and rendered infill beneath a traditional tiled roof. Its handsome façade and irregular fenestration speak to centuries of evolution, with later 17th-century additions adding to the property’s architectural story.

The house sits comfortably within its plot, approached along a gravel driveway with sweeping lawned gardens to the front, creating a picturesque sense of arrival befitting a former rectory.

Interior

The accommodation is well suited to family life, offering a versatile layout across two floors. The entrance opens into a welcoming hallway from which the principal reception rooms radiate.

A cosy snug with open fireplace provides an intimate retreat, while the adjoining dining room flows into a relaxed seating area, creating an open-plan social space ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. A separate study offers a quiet place for work or reading.

The kitchen, fitted with a classic white porcelain Aga, forms the traditional heart of the home and is supported by a practical suite of ancillary rooms to the rear including a pantry, utility room and ground floor cloakroom.

Upstairs, the property provides four generous double bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from an en suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by both a family bathroom and a separate shower room, ensuring comfortable accommodation for a growing family or visiting guests.

Gardens & grounds

The Old Rectory is surrounded by mature and established gardens that reflect its historic standing within the village. The front lawn provides a generous open aspect, while the gravel driveway continues along the side of the property to a parking and turning area.

To the rear, a paved terrace runs along the back of the house, offering a peaceful spot to sit and enjoy the garden. Beyond lies a broad lawn, a small orchard, and a hard tennis court which, while requiring refurbishment, offers exciting potential for recreation or landscaping.

A number of outbuildings enhance the versatility of the grounds, including a garage block with integrated workshop and a delightful garden shelter that lends itself beautifully to use as an outdoor kitchen or entertaining space.

A home with opportunity

While the property would benefit from a programme of remedial works and sympathetic updating, it presents a rare chance to acquire a historic rectory in a highly regarded village, allowing a new owner to restore and personalise a home of genuine character and provenance.

Location

The Old Rectory is situated in the sought-after rural village of Abbots Morton, close to the Worcestershire/Warwickshire border and surrounded by open countryside and a network of quiet lanes and footpaths. The village itself is known for its strong sense of community and its historic church and village hall.

The nearby market towns of Alcester and Evesham are within a 10 to 20 minute drive and both offer a comprehensive range of day-to-day amenities including a Waitrose & Partners grocery store, independent shops, cafés and leisure facilities.

The award-winning Hillers Farm Shop is located 2.6 miles away, with Dunnington Primary School, just a few hundred yards beyond. 

Rail services to London and the wider network are available from Evesham railway station, with regular trains to London via the Cotswolds and Oxford. Additional stations at Worcester Parkway railway station and Pershore railway station further enhance regional and national connectivity.

The motorway network is readily accessible, with the M5 motorway reachable at Junction 6 near Worcester, providing links to Birmingham, the M42 and the wider Midlands. Birmingham Airport is approximately 40–45 minutes by car, offering domestic and international flights.

The area is particularly well served by both state and independent schooling. A local bus service provides direct transport to leading independent schools in Worcester, including The King's School Worcester, Royal Grammar School Worcester, and RGS Dodderhill, while well-regarded state schools are available in nearby villages and in Evesham.

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